Imperator: Rome Cheats: Console Commands for PC
- Enable debug mode Add -debug_mode to the game's launch options in Steam (right-click the game, Properties, General, Launch Options).
- Open the console Press the grave/tilde key (`); some keyboards use Shift+2, Shift+3, Alt+2+1, §, ^ or ° instead.
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Money and resources
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add gold | PCcash [amount] | Add gold to your nation; base amount is 5000 |
| Add manpower | PCmanpower [amount] | Add manpower in thousands, so 20 gives 20,000 |
| Add political influence | PCpolitical_influence [amount] | Modify your political influence |
| Add military experience | PCmilitary_experience [amount] | Modify your military experience |
Nation and war
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Annex country | PCannex [country tag] | Annex the specified country to yours |
| Switch nation | PCtag [country tag] | Switch to playing as the specified country |
| Declare war | PCdeclare_war [country tag] [country tag] | Force two countries to declare war on each other |
| Start civil war | PCcivil_war [country tag] | Start a civil war in the specified country |
| Conquer province | PCconquer [province id] | Instantly conquer the specified territory |
Characters
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Kill character | PCkill [character id] | Kill the specified character |
| Set character age | PCcharacter.age [character id] [age] | Set a character's age; you can also target other attributes the same way |
| Arrange marriage | PCmarry [character id] [character id] | Marry two specified characters to each other |
| Spawn child | PCmake_child [mother id] [father id] | Spawn a child for the specified parents |
Debug and testing
| Cheat | Command | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Show tags and IDs | PCdebug_mode | Toggle debug info in tooltips, showing country tags, province IDs, and character IDs |
| Toggle instant building | PCinstantbuild | Toggle finishing all constructions instantly |
| Toggle instant sieges | PCinstantsiege | Toggle winning all sieges instantly |
| Toggle instant war | PCinstantwar | Toggle skipping the war declaration cooldown |
| Toggle fog of war | PCfow | Toggle fog of war on or off |
| Toggle terra incognita | PCti | Toggle terra incognita on or off |
| Observer mode | PCobserve | Switch to spectator mode |
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How to enter cheats in Imperator
PC
- Right-click Imperator: Rome in Steam, choose Properties, General, and add -debug_mode to Launch Options.
- Start the game, then press the grave/tilde key (`) to open the console.
- Type debug_mode first if you need a tag, province ID, or character ID, then type your command and press Enter.
How to enable developer mode in Imperator
- Steam: right-click Imperator: Rome, choose Properties, and add -debug_mode to Launch Options.
- Windows shortcut: add -debug_mode to the end of the shortcut's Target field.
- GOG: open the game's settings, check Add command line arguments and enter debug_mode.
- Start the game and press the ` key (top left, below Esc) to open the console. The wiki lists Shift+2, Alt+2+1, Shift+3, §, ~, ^, ° and ² as alternatives.
Do cheats disable achievements in Imperator?
The Paradox wiki states that debug mode disables achievements. Since the console only works with debug mode on, any session where you use these commands is one where achievements are off. The wiki also says the console is not available in ironman games. Paradox Wikis: Imperator: Rome console commands
Can you use these cheats in multiplayer?
No. The Paradox wiki says console commands are not available in multiplayer games, so these cheats are for single-player only. Gamer Tweak lists multiplayer utility commands such as players and kick, but neither source says they let you cheat in a shared game. Paradox Wikis: Imperator: Rome console commands
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- Pompey patch (1.1) and later The Paradox wiki says the console has been disabled by default since the Pompey patch (1.1), so you need the -debug_mode launch option before the console key does anything. Paradox Wikis: Imperator: Rome console commands
- GOG version The Paradox wiki gives a separate route for GOG: in the game's settings, check Add command line arguments and enter debug_mode there instead of using Steam's Launch Options. Paradox Wikis: Imperator: Rome console commands
- Ironman and multiplayer games The Paradox wiki states that console commands are not available in ironman games or in multiplayer, even with debug mode on. Paradox Wikis: Imperator: Rome console commands
- Version 1.3 and later patches The Paradox wiki marks at least some of its commands as last verified for version 1.3 and lists no renamed or removed commands for later patches. Paradox Wikis: Imperator: Rome console commands
FAQ
How do you open the console in Imperator: Rome?
Add -debug_mode to the game's launch options, start the game, then press the grave/tilde key (`). Some keyboards use Shift+2, Shift+3, Alt+2+1, §, ^ or ° instead.
Do Imperator: Rome console commands disable achievements?
Yes. Turning on debug mode disables achievements for that session.
Is there a money cheat in Imperator: Rome?
Yes. cash adds gold to your nation, with a base amount of 5,000 if you don't specify one.
Do Imperator: Rome commands work in ironman games?
No. The console doesn't work in ironman games or multiplayer.
How do you find a country tag or character ID in Imperator: Rome?
Type debug_mode in the console, then hover over a country, province, or character portrait anywhere in the UI to see its ID.